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Ministry of Science & Technology
OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR 5TH INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2019 5TH - 8TH NOVEMBER 2019
Kolkata, October 25, 2019.
India International Science Festival  2019, an annual event organised jointly by science & technology related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati , this year, is being held at Kolkata during November 5th - 8th , 2019.
To give this mega event a wider publicity amongst the students National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation , an attached Office of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, today organized an Outreach programme.
This is the fifth edition since its inception in 2015. IISF 2019 is a festival to celebrate the achievements of India's scientific and technological advancements with students, innovators, craftsmen, farmers, scientists and technocrats from India and abroad. Smt. Tapati Banerjee, Director, National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation , today said that the theme for this year's festival is RISEN India - Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.
She said IISF is perhaps the biggest platform in the country to bring together students, researchers, innovators, artists, and the general public to celebrate India's achievements in science and technology. IISF is also an attempt to encourage young minds towards the field of science and to promote networking of stakeholders working towards the propagation of science. She also said IISF 2019 expects to host a gathering of approximately 12,000 participants from India and abroad. Biswa Bangla Convention Centre and Science City in Kolkata would be the prime venue for the events at IISF 2019. Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Bose Institute and Indian Institute of Chemical Biology would be venue for a few other events during the festival. IISF 2019 will host more than 28 different events during this period.
About 200 students of Science & Engineering faculties from about 24 prestigious Institutions surrounding Kolkata, participated in this outreach programme.
Detailed information of India International Science Festival  which is being made available on www.scienceindiafest.org.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Easter
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Easter.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Happy Easter! We recall the thoughts and ideals of Jesus Christ and the emphasis on social justice as well as compassion. May the spirit of joy and brotherhood be furthered in our society."
Ministry of Science & Technology
VIGYAN JYOTI SCHEME
Vigyan Jyoti programme is being implemented in 100 schools of the country and all the schools are situated in rural areas.
Since the inception, around 1820 tribal girls have been benefited under Vigyan Jyoti Programme and State-wise details is given below:
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Sl. No.
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States/UTs
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No. of Tribal Girls benefitted
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-
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Andhra Pradesh
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33
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-
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Arunachal Pradesh
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115
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-
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Assam
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76
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-
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Bihar
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15
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-
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Chhattisgarh
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112
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-
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Chandigarh
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1
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-
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Dadar & Nagar Haveli & Diu
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66
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-
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Delhi
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5
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-
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Goa
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23
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-
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Gujarat
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76
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-
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Himachal Pradesh
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30
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-
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J&K
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10
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-
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Jharkhand
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86
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-
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Karnataka
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62
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-
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Kerala
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6
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-
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Ladakh
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94
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-
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Madhya Pradesh
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134
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-
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Maharashtra
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45
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-
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Manipur
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101
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-
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Meghalaya
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173
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-
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Nagaland
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128
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-
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Odisha
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112
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-
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Punjab
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1
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-
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Rajasthan
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101
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-
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Sikkim
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101
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-
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Telangana
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31
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-
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Tripura
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29
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-
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Uttar Pradesh
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17
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-
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Uttarakhand
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21
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-
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West Bengal
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16
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TOTAL
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1820
Vigyan Jyoti Gyan Kendras are covering girl students from different government schools for various activities and interventions under Vigyan Jyoti Programme which would continue in future.
This information was given by Minister of State  for M/o Earth Sciences and M/o Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Conservation of Migratory Birds
The Ministry has launched the ‘National Action Plan for conservation of Migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway’ in November 2018. The Action Plan emphasizes on coordination and cooperation between various Central Government Ministries, State Government Departments, managers of Protected Areas, local communities, Civil Societies and Private sector.
The report indicating population decline of migratory birds in Uttar Pradesh is not available with the Ministry.
The Ministry has not conducted study regarding effects of climate change on migratory birds and change in their lifecycle, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. The conservation and protection of wildlife and its habitat is primarily the responsibility of the State and Union Territory Governments. The Ministry provides technical and financial assistance on the basis of proposals submitted by the State and Union Territory Governments.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
National Seeds Conference
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India organizes National Conference on Agriculture Campaign before sowing season of Zaid, Kharif & Rabi to discuss various issues related to upcoming sowing season. In these conference issues related to seed were also discussed. The details of National Conferences organized by Ministry in last three years is given below:
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S. No.
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National Conference for
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Date
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1
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Kharif-2019
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25 & 26/04/2019
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2
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Zaid-2019
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24/01/2019
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3
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Rabi 2018-19
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18 & 19/09/2018
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4
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Kharif-2018
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25 & 26/04/2018
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5
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Rabi 2017-18
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19 & 20/09/2017
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6
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Kharif-2017
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25 & 26/04/2017
In these conferences various issues related to agriculture at National and State level were discussed . The outcomes of discussion in theses conferences on the seed sector are as follows:
- Review of seed requirement and availability is done in every conference. An outcome of this is that every year we have surplus seed in comparison to requirement.
- The seed of newly released high yielding varieties of different crop should be made available to farmers on time.
- Landmark varieties of different crops should be identified and their substitute may be developed to enhance productivity of different crops/varieties.
- Promotion of stress tolerant, climate resilient varieties to meet the requirement of climate change. Inclusion of bio-fortified varieties in public distribution system should be encouraged to cope up nutrition deficiency in the areas of malnutrition.
- Focus on preparation of dynamic seed rolling plan by States Government that include newly releases short & medium duration high yielding varieties of different crops.
- Capacity building by means of trainings for officials of seed law enforcement agencies, seed certification agencies, seed testing labs to be carried out.
- To popularize newly released varieties farm demonstration & awareness programs for farmers to be organized by the state government.
- Mechanism of seed traceability by seed bar-coding will be developed to ensure availability of quality seed to farmers.
- Varietal characteristics of newly released varieties should be made available to farmers to help them adapt new varieties rapidly.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Fishery Project at Lamhai Dunki Village Peren District Nagaland To Create Self Employment Under North East Rural Livelihood Project
Fishery Project at Lamhai Dunki village, Peren District, Nagaland, implemented by Fisheries Department agency, Nagaland with the help of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The project is located at Lamhai Dunki Village, Peren, Nagaland.
The project’s approved cost is Rs. 334.00 lakhs, and North Eastern Council’s share is Rs. 300.60 lakhs and state’s share is Rs. 33.40 lakhs.
The objective is to improve the socio-economic condition of the rural populace, to generate sustainable employment opportunities among the village communities and unemployed youths through fishery related activities. Basic aim is to promote modern scientific technologies for effective management and optimum utilization.
From this project the average fish production is near about 30753 kg, and the annual turnover is approx Rs. 430 lakhs. Manifold increase in the total fish production of the state, create self-employment among the local populace and reduce gap in demand and supply of fish.
Ministry of Defence
IAF CONDUCTS CAPSTONE SEMINAR FOR THE FIRST ‘WARFARE & AEROSPACE STRATEGY PROGRAM’
The Indian Air Force today conducted the Capstone Seminar at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi, marking the culmination of the first Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program . The seminar was conducted under the aegis of College of Air Warfare and Centre for Air Power Studies. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, delivered the keynote address on the occasion which was attended by senior officers from all three services, air power scholars, academia from principal think tanks and premier colleges of the country.
During his address, the CAS enumerated that the aim of WASP is to generate strategic thought and understanding amongst IAF officers. He brought out that the program was designed to briefly expose the participants to key disciplines of a nation's Comprehensive National Power, which will enable them to understand the whole-of-government approach and generate independent opinions. He stressed upon the need to reassess the IAF's strategic priorities and to realign actions to ensure that the service doesn't get left behind. He congratulated the participants and urged them convert the knowledge gained into workable strategies, and to remember that their thoughts would channel not only air power related strategies but also contribute in making coherent military and national strategies. He also highlighted the fact that while a well-crafted strategy may not guarantee success, absence of a coherent and sustainable strategy will surely lead to failure.
The participants in the seminar presented papers on contemporary topics concerning application of air power in recent conflicts and the changing doctrinal precepts that establish the dominant role of air power in national security.
The seminar also included the release of the revised edition of IAF's Doctrine.
Ministry of Steel
CPSEs under the Ministry of Steel Pay Tax Dues under Vivad Se Vishwas scheme
Several Central Public Sector Enterprises  under the Ministry of Steel have made payment of due tax to the government under Vivad Se Vishwas scheme by 31st March 2020. Government initiated Vivad Se Vishwas scheme with the objective of reducing income tax pending litigation, generate timely revenues for the Government and help taxpayers to end their tax disputes with the department by paying disputed tax and get waiver from payment of interest and penalty. The details of the tax paid by the CPSEs is as under:
Payment of Tax by CPSEs under Vivad Se Viswas scheme
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Name of the CPSE
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Total amount under dispute
as per joint statement
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Amount
payable
under VsV as per joint statement
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Amount
already paid
as per joint statement
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Net payment
to be paid
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Amount paid under VsV by 31.3 2020
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Rs.in crore
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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SAIL
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|266.27
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186.72
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143.46
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43.26
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46.16
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NMDC
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1868.80
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980.71
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282.75
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697.96
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697.96
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RINL
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577.32
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275.88
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253.44
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22.44
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22.44
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29.39
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22.61
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18.55
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4.06
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4.06
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MOIL
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18.85
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11.58
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16.96
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 Refund
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1.78
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MSTC
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11.16
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2.36
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1.02
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Nil
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Nil
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KIOCL
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11.55
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0.60
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35.13
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refund
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0.60
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JKMDC
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0.19
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0.15
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0.04
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0.11
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0.11
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Ministry of Finance
Advance Estimates of GDP of 2020-21 released by National Statistics Office
Movement of various high frequency indicators in recent months, points towards broad based nature of resurgence of economic activity
The National Statistics Office  released today the first Advance Estimates  of GDP for the year 2020-21. The real GDP at 2011-12 prices in 2020-21 has been estimated to contract by 7.7 per cent and nominal GDP at current prices by 4.2 per cent.
As per quarterly estimates of NSO, real GDP contracted by 15.7 percent in first half of 2020-21. Real GDP on a quarter-on-quarter basis grew at 21 percent from Q1: FY 2020-21 to Q2: FY 2020-21. TheAE of 2020-21reflect continued resurgence in economic activity in Q3 and Q4 – which would enable the Indian economy to end the year with a contraction of 7.7 percent. The continuous quarter-on-quarter growth endorses the strength of economic fundamentals of the country to sustain a post-lockdown V-shaped recovery.
On the demand side, real GDP in 2020-21 has been supported by an estimated increase in Government Consumption Expenditure by 5.8 percent. On the supply side, agriculture is estimated to register a positive growth of 3.4 percent against 4.0 percent as per the PE of 2019-20. In the manufacturing sector, electricity sector is estimated to register a positive growth of 2.7 percent. The pandemic and associated public health measures have adversely affected the contact-sensitive services sector where trade, hotels, transport & communication are estimated to contract by 21.4 percent in FY:2020-21.
The table below shows real GDP/GVA growth rates on the demand and supply side in 2020-21  as compared to 2019-20 
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Demand Side GDP
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Real Growth in2020-21
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Supply Side GVA
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Real Growth in2020-21
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Private Consumption
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-9.5
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Agriculture
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3.4
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Government Consumption
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5.8
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Mining
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-12.4
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Fixed Investment
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-14.5
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Utilities
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2.7
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Exports
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-8.3
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Manufacturing
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-9.4
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Imports
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-20.5
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Construction
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-12.6
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Services
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-8.8
The movement of various high frequency indicators in recent months, points towards broad based nature of resurgence of economic activity. The relatively more manageable pandemic situation in the country as compared to advanced nations has further added momentum to the economic recovery.
As two vaccines get emergency use approval in India, the government is undertaking preparations of a mass mega vaccination drive. However, while the impending vaccination is drawing closer, continued observation of “covid-appropriate” behaviour, caution and surveillance is crucial.
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Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism invites entries for National Tourism Awards for the year 2018-19
Last date for receipt of entries is 10th August 2021
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has invited applications from individuals and organisations for excellence in the field of tourism. National Tourism Awards are presented in various segments of travel and tourism industry such as State Governments / Union Territories, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism.
Applications have to be made in proper forms, wherever specified. Unless otherwise mentioned, the entries for the award should have been published or the activities undertaken during the period April, 2018 to March 2019.
The last date for receipt of entries in the respective divisions is 10th August 2021  and entries should be sent as hard copies and strictly in the formats where specified. The details and guidelines for National Tourism Awards for the year 2018-19 are given on the website of the Ministry of Tourism: www.tourism.gov.in
Ministry of Power
Power Ministry PSUs brainstorm on Best Practices in Vigilance Administration
In the run-up to the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023, twelve PSUs / organizations under the Ministry of Power came together to brainstorm on best practices in vigilance administration, at a brainstorming session on ‘Best Practices in Vigilance Administration including Innovative Systemic Improvements’. Chief Vigilance Officers / Deputy Chief Vigilance Officers of the 12 organizations participated in the session, which was held in New Delhi today, 25th September 2023.
The programme was organized by NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, under the guidance of Chief Vigilance Officer, NHPC, Shri Santosh Kumar. The programme participants discussed various practices, ideas and innovative measures, aimed at strengthening vigilance administration as stressed upon by the Central Vigilance Commission. The programme was well appreciated by all the participants who found it highly interactive and beneficial.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 is being observed from 30th October, 2023 to 5th November, 2023, with the theme “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation”.
Ministry of Communications
"BSNL to Expand High-Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural and Urban Areas of Odisha with BharatNet Project"
BSNL is providing Broadband service to the people of Odisha in Urban as well as rural areas. At present more than 1.1 Lakhs Broadband connections are working in every part of Odisha through Optical Fibre & Copper network. BharatNet project with funding by USOF was launched to provide high speed Internet connectivity to every nook and corner of the state by Govt. Of India. In the first phase 18 districts of Odisha ware covered with BharatNet being maintained by BSNL. In the second Phase 12 districts of Odisha i.e. Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Balangir, Sonepur, Nuapada, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nowrangpur & Angul were covered which was executed by OPTCL, under State led Model. To provide high speed internet connectivity to all the areas upto GP level in these 12 districts MOU is being signed today on 05.05.2023 in a tripartite agreement involving OCAC, OPTCL & BSNL. in presence of Minister Of State  Electronics & Information Technology, Sports & Youth Services , Govt. of Odisha at OCAC.
With Signing of MOU, BSNL will utilize the OFC infrastructure of Bharatnet Phase-II in rolling out high speed Internet services in 12 districts of Odisha apart from other district. It is expected that about 20000 numbers of FTTH connections will be provided in these 12 districts during this Financial Year 2023-24. It will enable using BharatNet infrastructure available in Phase-II areas to provide broadband service in rural areas in State. Further, BSNL will also be in a position now to provide about 80000 number of FTTH connections in Odisha in this financial year. This will also fulfill the objective to Increase rural tele density in the state and will provide reliable media in rural areas under National Digital Communication Policy 2018.
BSNL will provide Bharat Fibre in Rural areas under BharatNet Udyami Connections at a nominal rate of Rs. 399/pm with 30Mbps Speed with unlimited download facility. BSNL has attractive schemes under Bharat Udyami with minimum cost to the customers for which they have to pay the user charges only. No payments are to be made by the Customer for getting a connection. Further, BSNL is also engaging rural entrepreneur as partner by providing an attractive commission upto Rs. 4820 for each connection.
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Ministry of Defence
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Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education organises Janbhagidari events across the country in run up to G20 4th Education Working Group meeting at Pune
1.53 crore persons including 1.19 crore students and 13.9 lakh teachers from 5.01 lakh schools, 19.5 lakh people from community participated in Janbhagidari activities till Day 9
Janbhagidari events will create awareness & generate a sense of pride among various stakeholders about G-20, NEP & FLN
Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for encouraging active participation of people as the central focus of India’s G20 Presidency, Ministry of Education is organizing a series of activities & programs aiming at promoting & endorsing the theme of “Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy ” especially in the context of blended learning.
Pursuant to this objective, Ministry of Education in partnership with all States & UTs is holding Janbhagidari events throughout the country to create awareness & generate a sense of pride among various stakeholders like students, teachers, parents & community as a whole, about G-20, National Education Policy & FLN. In this context, a lot of activities including workshops, exhibitions, seminars and conferences have been planned from 1st to 15th June, 2023. The events would be widely organized all across the country at State, District, Block, Panchayat and school level to involve people from all strata of life.
The Janbhagidari event would lead up to the main event i.e. 4th Education Working Group  discussion at Pune, Maharashtra between 19th to 21st June 2023 and culminate with the Education Ministerial meeting on 22nd June 2023.
A schedule of the events being organized by the Ministry is as under:
- Janbhagidari events on awareness about G20, NEP, FLN in all schools – 1st to 15th June, 2023.
● Exhibition to showcase the best practices in the field of school education, higher education and skill education from 17th to 22nd June, 2023 at Pune, Maharashtra.
- 2-day National Conference on Foundation Literacy and Numeracy on 17th and 18th June, 2023.
The entire program of Jan Bhagidarihas become a roaring success , and has already witnessed a total participation of 1.53 crore including 1.19crore students and 13.9 lakh teachers from 5.01 lakh schools, 19.5 lakh people from community till Day 9, which is not only unprecedented but also reflects a high level of interest and engagement among masses.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NIO celebrates 57thFoundation Day
Goa | January 1, 2022
CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography celebrated its 57th Foundation today. Governor Shri Shri P.S.Sreedharan Pillai graced the occasion through virtual mode. In his address the Governor said “The importance of Oceans is gaining prominence every year for economic and strategic value. Oceans is a treasure house of resources and with the increasing constraints on land the focus of research is growing on the ocean front.”
Governor congratulated the institute for having state of the art laboratories and research programmes. As he concluded he emphasized that the “The role of CSIR-NIO will grow tremendously in the years to come, and that the CSIR-NIO will achieve new milestones and the country will attain new heights of glory in ocean development”.
Earlier a tree plantation programme was conducted for the new entrants to the institute during the year 2021 in the campus. During the in-house program, Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO has addressed the staff with new year greetings. He further announced various categories of awards to the staff and students of the institute such as CSIR-NIO Foundation Day Awards . Dr.Sathyavathi Panakala Rao award; Geeta Mukhopadhyay Best Thesis Award; ICBAB best paper award; AcSIR Topper award; Sagar Sukti Award; He congratulated all the awardees.
Dr. Sanil Kumar, Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Foundation Day committee proposed the vote of thanks.